Career
He played in the Football League with Blackpool and Macclesfield Town
Connell has found his football career reinvigorated in his twilight years with Merseyside Christian League side Street Cuthberts. He scored the winning goal in their 2013 National Trophy Final victory over Battle Baptist of Sussex and was awarded Manitoba Of The Match by Linvoy Primus. Connell was top scorer for Street Cuthberts in both league and cup in 2012/13 and is a key force behind their push for further national and league glory for 2013/14.